Make your accommodation not just a place to sleep but a fundamental part of your European holiday experience. Travellers are increasingly veering away from using Airbnb amid concerns over outpricing locals. But they’re also looking for something more memorable than an anonymous hotel room.
Luckily, throughout Europe, you can find unique, traditional properties that will shape your holiday experience. In Italy, you can relax on countryside farms where your breakfast comes directly from the surrounding land, while in Germany, you can sip a local brew in a beer garden before turning in for the night in a gasthof. Here are six types of traditional accommodation to look out for in Europe.
Italy’s agriturismi have gained popularity with international travellers in recent decades, becoming a favourite accommodation option when in small towns or rural areas. Most of these structures are independently-owned that have only a small portion dedicated to hospitality. Travellers can expect rustic stone buildings and cosy interiors surrounded by farmland and livestock.
Breakfasts - and informal dinners, if offered - consist of produce from the farm, such as eggs, vegetables, and olive oil. Agriturismi are the ideal option if you’re keen to explore Italy’s countryside, want a peaceful retreat away from the cities, or are seeking space for children to roam in safely. If you have driven or walked around Britain’s countryside, you’ll likely have spotted dozens of whitewashed stone i.
